MSPs are set to debate a petition over help for meeting the costs facing homeowners affected by the RAAC scandal
Campaigners fighting for help tackling the costs of dealing with crumbling concrete in their homes have been urged to "make some noise" as stage a protest at the Scottish Parliament.
In West Lothian, more than 150 owners of ex council homes as well as those owned by and housing associations such as Almond Housing face repair costs. Many face unknown bills for structural surveys as well as paying for repair work. Many have also found their buildings insurance has been cancelled. She told the Local democracy Reporting Service this week: "This affects thousands of people across Scotland. It makes sense for us to make some noise.
Kerry will be joining campaigners from across Scotland where both council and ex council homes have been found to have RAAC panels including in Aberdeen, Tillicoultry and now also Dundee.setting up a national fund to assist struggling homeowners and tenants affected by RAAC
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